Category: Wellness

“Superfoods” Are For Everyone!

“Let food be they medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates

Even People who are healthy can make a few tweaks and impact their life. Imagine a superfood-not a drug-powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and put you in a better mood? Also, did I mention no side effects?

You don’t need specific foods for specific ailments. Incorporating a variety of superfoods will help you maintain your weight, fight disease, live a better quality of life for a longer period of time.

Superfood Blueberries

20 TOP SUPERFOODS THAT OFFER SUPER HEALTH PROTECTION

Avocado-In addition to excellent fat, they enhance your body’s absorption of nutrients and inhibit inflammatory conditions. They are high in potassium.

Blueberries-Berries are loaded with vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. Their antioxidant power helps free radicals in check and fight inflammation.

Broccoli-A cruciferous veggie that may reduce risk for diseases such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease.

Coconut Oil-Provides a mix of medium-chain fats, including C6, C8, C10 and C12 fats. It is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral.

Dark Chocolate-70-85% dark chocolate is loaded with fiber, iron, magnesium, copper and manganese. It also has potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. Consumed in moderation it a great superfood AND it tastes good.

Onions-Another anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer food. They have compounds that protect against cardiovascular disease and neurological dysfunction or decline. They also help prevent obesity and diabetes by inhibiting enzymes in digestive tract.

Oranges-Reduced risk of cancer, lung an respiratory health. Oranges are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, provide an immunity boost, fiber, potassium and anti- inflammatory benefits.

Pumpkin-It is a very low calorie vegetable. It is a storehouse of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.

Wild Caught Salmon-Clean fish like salmon, sardines or anchovies once or twice a week may increase your life span by reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.

Spinach-Rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants, Vitamin K1(good for veins and arteries), magnesium and folate (good for short term memory)

Sprouts-Concentrated nutrients, essential fatty acids and enzymes. They also protect against chemical carcinogens.